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Description

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Mission and Values
Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center is committed to the care and improvement of human life In recognition of this commitment we continue to strive to deliver high quality cost effective health care services in the community and region we serve

In pursuit of our mission we believe the following value statements are essential and timeless

We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual

We will provide each patient and family individualized care through teamwork
and collaboration

We treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness

We act with absolute honesty integrity and fairness in the way we conduct
our business

We treat our colleagues as valuable members of our healthcare team and
pledge to treat one another with loyalty respect and dignity

We will educate others about all aspects of life of those with impairment or
disabilities

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History

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The origins of Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center can be traced back to the need for medical rehabilitation care during World War I when men were transferred to Camp Fort Custer just outside the city of Battle Creek Michigan In 1921 the hospital transitioned to management by the American Legion and was primarily focused in treating servicemen returning with tuberculosis

The hospital was officially dedicated as Roosevelt American Legion Hospital on November 7 1921 For the first ten years the only patients were male veterans but then patients from other counties in the state women and children mostly family members of veterans were treated

By 1954 the hospital reached a pinnacle of 246 beds It had uptodate facilitates and quotbrought fame and commendation to Battle Creek from all parts of the nationquot

In 1958 tuberculosis care started phasing out with the last patient discharged from the hospital with this condition in 1961 For a short period the facility incorporated as a general hospital with its own board and medical staff continuing its specialization in the area of physical medical rehabilitation In 1963 the hospital refocused its services and became fully dedicated to rehabilitative medicine During this year the hospitals name was changed to Southwestern Michigan Regional Rehabilitation Center of the American Legion Hospital

In 1972 the hospital moved to the downtown area of Battle Creek and located to the site of the original Community Hospital and was incorporated as Southwestern Michigan Rehabilitation Hospital

Over the more recent years the hospital has been marketed under the name of Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center and continues to provide specialized comprehensive rehabilitation therapy services for all age groups It is our goal to assist patients in attaining the highest functional level possible and to enhance their quality of life though the rehabilitation process